Bastille Day Dance
Sat. , July 12; 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Norse Hall (Upstairs Ballroom),
111 NE 11th Ave, Portland
Bastille Day honors a moment when people rose up and claimed their voice — a spark of freedom that still echoes today.
We let the music carry that spirit.
We move in the name of joy, connection, and shared humanity.
We dance because it feels good to move together — with rhythm, with heart, with hope.
So don your favorite French flair — a beret, a scarf, a splash of red — or just bring your own sense of style.Let’s gather not just to remember, but to celebrate what’s possible when people come together.
Celebrate Bastille Day with us — French style!
Join us for an evening of social dancing set to a lively and romantic playlist of French-language music. From classic musette and chanson to modern French swing, blues, and fusion, the evening’s soundtrack will transport you to a Parisian dance hall with a distinctly Dance Eclectic twist.
The dance will be held in the upstairs ballroom at Norse Hall — the same cozy, air-conditioned space where we host Blues Eclectic. It's a perfect match for the spirit of Bal Musette and a beautiful place to explore music and movement from another culture.
Wondering what makes a Bastille Day dance? There are no rules — just inspiration. Hint: It’s whatever you want it to be. Come as you are, bring your flair, your curiosity, and your joy to the floor. Dance it your way.
July 20 - Sunday Dance Eclectic at Norse Hall w/ Lesson
Norse Hall, 111 11th Ave, Portland, OR-
10:30 am: TBAs
11:30 am to 2:30 pm Dance: DJ Dennis Myers. Casual Ballroom Eclectic Playlist with Waltz, Swing, Two Step and Latin. Focus today's today,
Dance w/ Lesson: Suggested $20. No one turned away
Dance Only: Suggested $15
No one turned away means you're welcome to pay what you can, while keeping the suggested price in mind.
July 26 Sat. Black and White Ball- 6:45 to 9:45pm. Multnomah Arts Center- outside on our portable dance floor. Registration opens Sun. 6/8 at dances and online.
August 2 Blues Eclectic - 7pm to 10:30pm, Norse Hall - Lesson to be determined
August 9 Free Dance at Director Park from 6pm to 8pm repeating last years events
August 17 Sunday Dance Eclectic- Norse Hall with Live music from a PDE favorite: Larry Unger and Friends. 11pm to 2:30pm. Details soon.
August 23 Encore Ball at Multnomah Arts Center with live music from a 17 piece VanPort Big Band - 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Co-Organized with Kevin-Frank Purell. Details coming soon.
August 30 Free Dance at Director Park from 6pm to 8pm repeating last years events
1st and 3rd Mondays, Lenora's Room- 3300 SE Woodard St, 8 to 10:30pm
July 6, Tango Nexus- Baker Building, 5511 N Albina Ave, 7 to 9:30pm
Dance With Joy Studios, 8051 SE 16th Ave, Sellwood
Sesame Club dances are the first and third Fridays at Norse Hall
Rose City Studios dance socials: every 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7:30-10pm at Polish Hall, 3832 N Interstate Ave., Portland
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